API 653 Flashcards
hydrostatic test for a reconstructed tank is a required?
YES
partial/complete jacking is consider a ….repair or alteration
repair
simplest type of floating roof
PAn type
responsible to verify soundness of a roof
inspector
responsible to evaluating existing tank shell
engineer
who determine min thickness of a tank
inspector
who shall visually or otherwise decide which plans is affected by corrosion
inspector
who shall determine the consequence and acceptability of operating the tank to it max design liquid level
owner/operator
new foundation, changing the levelness of tank if required is reviewed by
engineer
who is responsible for determine continue in service tank integrity
inspector
who shall monitor the external condition using a close visual
personnel of owner/operator
who shall perform a follow up action if evidence of leak, shell distortion, insulation system
inspector
External inspection is given by
inspector
who determines the extent of UT measurements to determine the rate of corrosion
owner/operator
Who shall conduct a visual examination
inspector
who determine the RBI inspection will not adversely impact surface or ground water beyond …..
owner/operator
who determine the exam to establish CR and ensure they understand the effectiveness of the inspection technique employ
owner/operator
who can establish the subsequent internal inspection using RBI?
owner/operator
who determines the effectiveness of an inspection include examination methods and scope
inspector
who shall prepare a written report for permanent recording
inspector
who is responsible to review the inspection findings/recommendation and establish a repair scope
owner/operator
NDE work must be considered in the evaluation of the tank inspection by an
inspector
all repair work must be authorized by an
inspector/engineer
who shall approve all specified repair/alteration work and hold points
inspector/engineer
lapped patch shell repairs are an acceptable form of repair only when specified by the
owner/operator
use of welded on patch plates that do not meet the requirement of API653 is permitted if the repair has been review and approved by
engineer
lesser thickness of the floor thickness is permitted for weld repairs if review/approved
engineer
all reconstruction work must be authorized by
inspector/engineer
who will designate inspection hold point
inspector
prior to using any alternative heat treatment method a metallurgical review conduct by
engineer/owner/operator
The _____ must concur in writing with the PWHT exemption. Also____ must authorize the exemption
engineer / owner
who should determine specific requirement to meet their tank bottom integrity needs
owner/operator
Who shall with consent of the contractor determine the extent of further examination and repair that may be required
owner/operator
repairs shall be review/approved
engineer
repair that are approved by engineer must have written consent from
owner operator
who shall consider all pertinent variable when exempting a minor shell jacking repair from hydro?
engineer
who may use a FFS or other appropriate evaluation methodology based on establish principles and practices to exempt a repair from hydro
owner operator
FFS instead hydro used for repair evaluation shall be performed by
engineer
who may request a name plate to be attached to a tank meeting requirement list in API653
owner/operator
new replacement name plate may be attached under direction of
inspector
if measured out of plane settlement exceed the limits , an evaluation may be performed by
inspector
tank settlement evaluation should evaluate the settlement expect by
engineer
who has the ultimate responsibility for complying with the provision of API653
owner/operator
who has the responsibility to establish the limits of responsibility for each party involved in relocating/reconstructing a tank?
owner/operator
Who must consider the appropriate NDE method that will be used to evaluate a tank
inspector
Who is responsible for directing any inspections in addition to Internal, External, Thickness and routine in-service inspection?
inspector
Prior to using any alternative heat treatment method, a metallurgical review
conducted by…..
Engineer
The____________must concur in writing with the PWHT exemption. Also,__________ must authorize the exemption in writing.
engineer / owner
All reconstruction work must be authorized by……..
engineer / operator
Who will designate inspection hold points required during the reconstruction process and minimum documentation to be submitted upon job completion?
inspector
Who should determine specific requirements to meet their tank bottom integrity needs?
owner/operator
Who shall, with the consent of the contractor, determine the extent of further examination and repair that may be required?
owner/operator
Repairs shall be reviewed and approved by…..
engineer
Repairs that have be approved by engineering must have written consent from…..
owner/operator
Who shall consider all pertinent variables when exempting a minor shell jacking repair from hydrostatic testing?
engineer
Who may utilize a fitness-for-service or other appropriate evaluation methodology based on established principles and practices to exempt a repair from hydrostatic testing?
owner/operator
If utilizing fitness-for-service instead of hydrostatic testing of a repair the evaluation shall be performed by…..
engineer
Portions of new bottoms (any or all rectangular plates or large segments of plates) in tanks may be replaced without a hydro test when the subgrade under the new plates is found to be in a condition acceptable to the………
inspector
A new Replacement Nameplate may be attached under the direction of……..
inspector
Assessment Nameplate may be attached under the direction of………
inspector
Who has responsibility to determine the method used to determine the soundness of roof members?
inspector
Who is responsible for evaluating existing tank shell?
engineer
Who Shall determine the minimum thickness to be used for each shell course?
inspector
Who shall visually or otherwise decide which vertical plane(s) in the area is likely to be the most affected by corrosion?
inspector
Who shall determine the consequence and acceptability of operating the tank to its maximum design liquid level.
owner/operator
Alternatively, if the new foundation is to be constructed up to the bottom, changing the levelness of the tank is not required if reviewed and approved by;
engineer
Who shall monitor the external condition of tanks using a “close visual inspection”?
Personnel of Owner/Operator
Who shall perform a follow up actions if evidence of leaks; shell distortions; signs of settlement; corrosion; and condition of the foundation, paint coatings, insulation systems is found in a routine inspection?
inspector
All tanks shall be given a external inspection by?
inspector
Who determines the extent of UT measurements to determine the shell integrity or rate of uniform general corrosion?
owner/operator
Who shall review the results of a Cathodic Protection Survey?
owner/operator
Who shall assure competency of personnel performing surveys?
owner/operator
Who shall supervise or conduct a visual examination?
inspector
Who shall review the internal inspection interval and be in compliance with this section within 5 years from date of first publication of API Standard 653, Fourth Edition, Addendum 2, January 2012?
owner/operator
Who determines that RBI inspection will not adversely impact surface or groundwater beyond the facility or affect human health or the environment?
owner/operator
Who determines that the examination to establish corrosion rates and ensure they understand the effectiveness of the inspection techniques employed for detecting and measuring potential damage mechanisms?
owner/operator
Who can establish the subsequent internal inspection interval using risk based inspection?
owner/operator
An RBI assessment shall be performed by a team consisting of…..
Inspectors and Engineers
Who determines effectiveness of an inspection includes examination methods and scope?
inspector
Who shall maintain a complete record file consisting of three types of records, namely: construction records, inspection history, and repair/alteration history?
owner/operator
Who shall prepare a written reports for internal and external reports?
inspector
Who must concur in writing with taking the hydrostatic testing exemption?
engineer
Who must approve all alterations to a tank?
engineer
Welder ID records, along with the date and results of the welder’s qualification tests shall be accessible to;
inspector
Who shall approve all reconstruction work at the designated hold points and after reconstruction has been completed?
Inspector or Engineer
Who shall approve all specified repair and alteration work at the designated hold points and after repairs and alterations have been completed?
Inspector or Engineer
Who approves all proposed design, work execution, materials, welding procedures, examination, and testing methods?
Inspector or Engineer
Jacking and leveling are usually done in conjunction with, not instead of, replacing damaged plate and welds. In lieu of repairs, a detailed analysis of the settled area may be performed by……..
engineer
If weld repairs are made to the bottom-to-shell weld in an area where settlement exceeds the limits referenced in API 653, These additional stresses should be evaluated by the………
engineer
Tank settlement evaluation should evaluate the settlement expected at the next inspection by……..
engineer
If measured out-of-plane settlement exceeds the applicable limits an evaluation may be performed by _____________to deem if a repair is needed.
engineer
Lapped patch shell repairs are an acceptable form of repair for butt-welded, lap-welded, and riveted tank shells, only when specified by the………….
Owner/Operator
Who is responsible for determinining the design and product loading for reconstructed tanks?
Owner/Operator
For aluminum floating roofs, the pads may be omitted if the______________ approves and new austenitic stainless steel or acceptable non-metallic (e.g., Teflon) spacers are installed to isolate legs from the carbon steel bottom.
Owner/Operator